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How to make writing prompts work for you!

How to make writing prompts work for you!

So what is a good writing prompt? A good prompt makes you think and write about things you wouldn't already include. In terms of writing about your first job, a good prompt...

How to make writing prompts work for you!

So what is a good writing prompt? A good prompt makes you think and write about things you wouldn't already include. In terms of writing about your first job, a good prompt...

Telling a powerful story

Telling a powerful story

Powerful writers show, not tell.   For a memoir writer, this is critical to the success and therefore the impact of your story. Your writing must draw readers into your world. To see things,...

Telling a powerful story

Powerful writers show, not tell.   For a memoir writer, this is critical to the success and therefore the impact of your story. Your writing must draw readers into your world. To see things,...

The story I never wanted to write

The story I never wanted to write

An old friend called. We had a laugh. Chatted about old times. We made a date to catch up via Zoom in a couple of weeks. And said goodbye.  Then...

The story I never wanted to write

An old friend called. We had a laugh. Chatted about old times. We made a date to catch up via Zoom in a couple of weeks. And said goodbye.  Then...

The Wound and the Scar

The Wound and the Scar

There are things that are said - and said for good reason. But they have been repeated endlessly and so have lost some of their potency and impact. This is...

The Wound and the Scar

There are things that are said - and said for good reason. But they have been repeated endlessly and so have lost some of their potency and impact. This is...

5 tips when writing about your family

5 tips when writing about your family

Sometimes memoir writing involves exposing dark secrets or uncomfortable truths. Sometimes these stories come from difficult times with loved ones, best friends, or family members. Choosing to write about your own story...

5 tips when writing about your family

Sometimes memoir writing involves exposing dark secrets or uncomfortable truths. Sometimes these stories come from difficult times with loved ones, best friends, or family members. Choosing to write about your own story...

What the Gilmour Girls didn't know about memoirs.

What the Gilmour Girls didn't know about memoirs.

In the recent Gilmore Girls special, Lorelai Gilmore wants to 'Go Wild.'  Her ever patient partner Luke nods as she walks away to re-enact the experience of hiking along the Pacific...

What the Gilmour Girls didn't know about memoirs.

In the recent Gilmore Girls special, Lorelai Gilmore wants to 'Go Wild.'  Her ever patient partner Luke nods as she walks away to re-enact the experience of hiking along the Pacific...